Cryptocurrency Q&A What is the difference between Wei and ether?

What is the difference between Wei and ether?

Giuseppe Giuseppe Sat Jan 04 2025 | 9 answers 2155
I want to understand the distinction between Wei and ether. Are they interchangeable or completely different? How do they relate to each other in the Ethereum ecosystem? What is the difference between Wei and ether?

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CharmedVoyager CharmedVoyager Mon Jan 06 2025
Wei represents the smallest denomination of Ether.

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QuasarPulse QuasarPulse Sun Jan 05 2025
It is named in honor of Wei Dai, a renowned computer scientist.

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MysticRainbow MysticRainbow Sun Jan 05 2025
This denomination allows for highly precise calculations.

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CryptoQueenBee CryptoQueenBee Sun Jan 05 2025
Wei is particularly useful in the realm of smart contracts.

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Leonardo Leonardo Sun Jan 05 2025
Wei Dai is also the creator of the b-money concept.

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